The Dallas Firefighters Museum, housed within a 1907 station, presents firefighting history via a collection of firefighting apparatus and memorabilia. Collection highlights include "Old Tige," an 1884 horse-drawn steam pumper, and a 1951 fire engine which visitors are welcome to climb aboard.
The museum offers exhibits.
The Fire Hose Cart House is the last remaining 19th century firehouse on Nantucket Island. The structure was built in 1886, and was in service for well over a half century. The structure was acquired by the Nantucket Historical Association in 1960. Today, visitors to the museum can view a variety of vintage firefighting equipment, including some rare equipment relating to the great fire of 1846.
The site offers brief historical and visitor information regarding the Hose Cart House. In addition, the site is part of the greater website of the Nantucket Historical Association, and so offers library access, information about the rest of the association's historical properties, and information regarding upcoming events. In order to contact the historical association via email, use the "contact us" link located on the bottom left of the webpage.
"Opened in May of 1992, the Brockton Fire Museum was constructed for the purpose of preserving the proud history of fire fighting in the Brockton area. The artfully designed building, with wide pumpkin pine floors and subdued lighting, effectively conveys the atmosphere of a classic Brockton fire station during Victorian times." Visitors to the museum can enjoy thousands of firefighting artifacts, as well as a restored 1850s Hand-Tub Pumper and a memorial to the 13 firemen who were killed in the Strand Theater disaster.
The site offers visitor information, a virtual tour, and historical information regarding the museum.
The Union Fire Company No. 1 boasts a proud history of over 215 years, and continues to serve the Carlisle, PA area today. The Fire Company maintains a museum located in part of its old station, which was built in the late 19th century. The museum encompasses two floors and contains artifacts dating back to the founding of the Company in 1789. Visitors can enjoy an impressive collection of firefighting artifacts ranging from vintage firefighting equipment to patches and photos chronicling the history of the company.
The site offers visitor information, five photo galleries, brief historical information, and an online store.
"The Texas Fire Museum was founded in August 1999 to preserve the old Dallas Fire Department Maintenance Facility and to establish a fire apparatus museum that serves as an educational resource for the community. Presently, we have over 60 antique apparatus on display." In addition to the displays and exhibits offered by the museum, the museum also seeks to help individuals and organizations preserve vintage pieces of firefighting equipment.
The site offers a virtual tour of the museum, consisting of photographs of all current exhibits and artifacts currently on display in the museum, visitor information, and a calendar of museum events.
The Schuylkill County Fire Museum was formally dedicated during the fall of 1999 with several commemorative events and a dedication parade. The museum serves as the headquarters for the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society and is housed in the former Columbia Hose & Steam Fire Engine Co. #1 station in Shenandoah. The museum is a combination of a restoration of the station to its 19th century glory and an interesting collection of antique fire equipment. In addition, the society is interested in maintaining the local Gamewell fire alarm systems.
The site offers information about the museum and society, raffle drawings, and a online discussion forum. A virtual tour will be online soon.
Located in the heart of downtown Keyport, the Keyport Fire Museum and Education Center is houses in the former quarters of Raritan Hose Co. No. 2. Built in 1900 and moved to its present site in 1919, the building opened as a museum in October of 2003 after thousands of hours of volunteer labor. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the Keyport Fire Department as well as educating visitors on fire prevention.
The site offers general information about the museum.
The Illinois State Fire Museum is located in Springfield, Illinois, was opened in 1994 and is owned and operated by the State Fire Marshal. The Fire Museum houses one of the world's largest collections of patches, with patches from throughout Illinois, the United States and even Europe. The museum also holds several pieces of antique firefighting gear, along with a children's interactive, educational computer room. Here, children can learn about fire safety. The museum is available to the public by appointment.
The site offers links to the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshall with information about fire safety. No information beyond a general overview is available on the museum.
The Fire Museum of Maryland opened in 1971 as a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. It ranks as one of the finest fire fighting museums in the United States, and displays apparatus from 1806 to 1957. As an educational institution, the Fire Museum provides a variety of special events for children, fire fighters, and interested adults that introduces them to the history of antique fire apparatus and the related memorabilia. Through a variety of exhibits and audio-visual programs, the history of fire fighting is told. Videos on hand-drawn apparatus, the 1904 Baltimore fire, fire prevention, and technical subjects provide a diverse learning experience.
The site offers educational information, shopping, research information, and general information about the museum.
"The Los Angeles Fire Department Museum and Memorial offers one of the most exciting, realistic, and valuable fire service experiences available anywhere in the world. With two museum facilities, plus our new memorial plaza, your fire service adventure is just around the corner. We have more rigs, more photos, more artifacts and more history than anyone..."